FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Avalon Small Business Loans
Tell me how you can avail the Avalon Small Business Loans
Avalon unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
You can apply for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and the funds could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually every company use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Avalon Business Loans
What is the Larger Avalon Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly, depending on you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years, and have an annual income of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost all business reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge on assets, which could also include the registration of this on the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than defining the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives prioritisation over property that is personal to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help smooth out the process. It is possible to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial health questions. It’s not an offer of credit or guarantee of funds. Acceptance without condition is subject to an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You can apply for an business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months of business (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced business lending specialist will contact you to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Information about the application including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we typically offer an answer in just one hour if you apply at quality company times and allow us to utilise the bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can offer an answer within one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, allow us to use the modern bank verification link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide a response in one hour, provided you apply during standard business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision within 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advance bank verification to verify your bank information online. If you decide to send us documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a range of aspects that determine the health that is your business and the extent of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances the business.
If you apply for a set amount, we look at a range of aspects to assess your well-being that is your company and the amount of payments your business is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
How do you charge for the cost of a company loan?
When you request our business credit, we will assess the risk profile for your company and provide you with a tailored offer including the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. The company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the business assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, how long the company has been in operation for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to pay for the loan, and the general well-being as well as creditworthiness company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you be required to pay, and when, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan absolutely no upfront cost and no any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business credit specialists. The experts will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5% of the remaining principal as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow standard, we provide repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and knowing the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our clients as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system to immediately verify your bank account information online to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when an company owner borrows from assets they own to secure the funding. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or it could be a business asset such as a truck or piece of equipment.
The majority of the lenders including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to guarantee loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan then your assets could be sold by the lender. In essence it is means of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
What do I need security for an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds but we require a personal guarantee. require the personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally, you are able to get an individual ensure and security in the form an asset charge.